Discover practical lifestyle and wellbeing advice for living with diabetes, including exercise, sleep, stress management and healthy habits that support everyday health.
A recent study linking serum uric acid to diabetes risk in coronary heart disease patients faces scrutiny over potential confounders, highlighting the need for standardised methods and detailed medication data before confirming causation. A letter to the editor has urged…
As continuous glucose monitors creep into the wellness market, experts warn that for people without diabetes, these devices may offer limited clinical benefit and could cause unnecessary anxiety, highlighting the need for cautious use and further research. For people without…
Emerging AI tools are revolutionising assessment and treatment of diabetic foot ulcers, but experts warn that standardisation and ethical considerations remain key hurdles before widespread clinical adoption. Artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape the way diabetic foot ulcers are assessed,…
New research indicates that simple blood test-based insulin resistance measures, adapted for body mass, can more accurately detect fatty liver disease in individuals with type 2 diabetes, potentially guiding more effective screening practices. A new analysis from researchers in China…
A recent Chinese study suggests that a simple clinical measure, the estimated glucose disposal rate (eGDR), could predict which women with prediabetes are most likely to progress to type 2 diabetes, highlighting potential for sex-specific risk assessment. A new prospective…
A new study led by McGill University suggests that young adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes before 45 can achieve remission through a structured programme combining calorie restriction and exercise, potentially altering the course of the disease. A new study…
A Vanderbilt University study reveals that the diabetes medication empagliflozin may offer cardiovascular protective effects by calming inflammatory immune responses in women with obesity and prediabetes, highlighting a new anti-inflammatory role beyond blood sugar control. A common class of diabetes…
New approaches in resort-style health programmes emphasise clinical oversight and personalised care for individuals with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, offering a departure from traditional dieting plans. Premier Fitness Camp’s guide frames a weight-loss spa as more than…
Emerging studies suggest that heavily processed foods trigger elevated insulin responses even without significant blood sugar increases, raising concerns over their role in insulin resistance and diabetes risk. Ultra-processed foods may do more than simply add calories to the diet:…
Waking up multiple times during the night to urinate might be normal after alcohol or caffeine, but persistent nocturia warrants medical attention to explore causes such as high blood sugar, bladder problems, or sleep apnoea. Waking up once in the…
Emerging research suggests that extra-virgin olive oil and nopal, the prickly pear cactus leaf, may support blood glucose regulation through enhancing GLP-1 hormone response, offering potential dietary tools within comprehensive diabetes management. Interest in foods that may help blunt blood…
Displaced individuals with type 1 diabetes face heightened risks as conflict disrupts access to insulin and essential supplies, exposing urgent gaps in emergency healthcare amid ongoing global crises. Living with type 1 diabetes means treating insulin, monitoring supplies and food…
